Student Bee Techncian

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

21h

About The Position

The Auburn University Bee Center is hiring an undergraduate student as a honey bee or native bee technician. The technician will assist with bee-related research, primarily outdoors in typical hot and humid Alabama conditions, with some laboratory work. The role involves exposure to stinging insects and requires eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to work in physically challenging environments. An interest in insects and plants is preferred.

Requirements

• Be an enrolled student at Auburn University.
• Interest in entomology or a related discipline.
• Interest in plant and insect identification.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new techniques.

Nice To Haves

• An interest in insects and plants.

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites around Alabama.
• Assist with fieldwork, including plant surveys and sweep netting.
• Process insect specimens for pinning.
• Assist with beekeeping tasks, such as hive management.
• Build and maintain honey bee boxes.
• Collect and enter data into spreadsheets.
• Assist with outreach events.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience and explore interests, identify strengths, and make informed career decisions.
• Opportunity to build a network through interactions with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
• Opportunity to contribute to Auburn University's academic experience and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed